For a wedding with 250 guests in the New York NY, the estimated total cost is around $139,061 - $169,963. This budget is a full estimate based on local averages across all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in New York NY is approximately $618. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $139,061 - $169,963.
The average wedding cost in New York NY is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $139,061 - $169,963 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In New York NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $1,696 - $2,072. This represents about 1.2% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $1,749 - $2,137.
In New York NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $9,631 - $11,771. This represents about 6.9% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$13,867 - $16,949 |
10.0% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$1,696 - $2,072 |
1.2% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$792 - $968 |
0.6% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$1,749 - $2,137 |
1.3% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$9,631 - $11,771 |
6.9% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in New York NY is $1,439 - $1,759. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the New York NY area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $6 - $7 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,439 - $1,759 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,439 - $1,759 |
1.0% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,320 - $2,836, which is 1.7% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the New York NY area is $1,604 - $1,960.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,320 - $2,836 |
1.7% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,604 - $1,960 |
1.2% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$716 - $876 |
0.5% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in New York NY, you should budget approximately $51,290 - $62,688, which is about 36.9% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$51,290 - $62,688 |
36.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$7,785 - $9,515 |
5.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$14,894 - $18,204 |
10.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$23,225 - $28,387 |
16.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$5,386 - $6,582 |
3.9% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $9,757 - $11,925. This accounts for roughly 7.0% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$9,757 - $11,925 |
7.0% |
|
Bouquets
|
$755 - $923 |
0.5% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$347 - $424 |
0.2% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$3,128 - $3,823 |
2.2% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,425 - $2,963 |
1.7% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$3,103 - $3,793 |
2.2% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $11,168 - $13,650. This is approximately 8.0% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$11,168 - $13,650 |
8.0% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$1,418 - $1,733 |
1.0% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$1,274 - $1,558 |
0.9% |
|
Guest Book
|
$657 - $803 |
0.5% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$2,227 - $2,721 |
1.6% |
|
Postage
|
$979 - $1,197 |
0.7% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$1,379 - $1,685 |
1.0% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$1,256 - $1,536 |
0.9% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$969 - $1,185 |
0.7% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$1,009 - $1,233 |
0.7% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $4,618 - $5,644, which is about 3.3% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $2,912 - $3,560, which is about 2.1% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$15,906 - $19,440 |
11.4% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$8,375 - $10,237 |
6.0% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$4,618 - $5,644 |
3.3% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$2,912 - $3,560 |
2.1% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in New York NY spend between $10,532 - $12,872 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 7.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in New York NY with 250 guests spend between $4,595 - $5,616 on wedding photography, which is about 3.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in New York NY is $3,508 - $4,288. That's about 2.5% of your total budget.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$10,532 - $12,872 |
7.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$347 - $424 |
0.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$567 - $693 |
0.4% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$388 - $474 |
0.3% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$1,128 - $1,378 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$4,595 - $5,616 |
3.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$3,508 - $4,288 |
2.5% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in New York NY is estimated to be $2,360 - $2,884. This service accounts for 1.7% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,360 - $2,884 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,360 - $2,884 |
1.7% |
